Selinunte - Wikipedia
Selinunte (/ ˌ s ɛ l ɪ ˈ n uː n t eɪ / SEL-in-OON-tay, Italian: [seliˈnunte]; Ancient Greek: Σελῑνοῦς, romanized: Selīnoûs [seliːnûːs]; Latin: Selīnūs [sɛˈliːnuːs]; Sicilian: Silinunti [sɪlɪˈnuntɪ]) was a rich and extensive ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia …
Selinunte, an ancient Greek city ⋆ TEOKLÈS EXPERIENCE
2020年7月23日 · Selinunte, the remains of the glorious past of one of the largest western Greek colonies ever. Discover Selinunte with us!
Selinunte Archeological Park - The Greek Wonders of Sicily
The ruins of the Ancient Greek town of Selinunte is one of the most important and impressive Classical sites in Sicily. It is the largest archeological park in Europe. Tourists at Selinunte (once Selinus). In 414 BC hostilities flared up between Selinus (Selinunte) and Segesta.
Selinus - World History Encyclopedia
2014年5月2日 · Selinus (or Selinous, modern: Selinunte), located on the south-west coast of Sicily, was founded in the mid-7th century BCE by Greek colonists from Megara Hyblaea on the eastern side of the island. Selinus was the most western Greek colony on Sicily, and it became an important polis or city-state in the Classical period.
Selinunte, Italy: travel guide to the temple complex at Selinunte
The majestic ruins of Selinunte, the westernmost of the ancient Greek colonies, are found on the southern coast of Sicily to the south-east of Marsala. The city of Selinos as it was called by the Greeks was once one of the richest and most influential in the world and its ruins are one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily.
Greek History | Selinunte
Selinunte was an ancient Greek city located on the southwestern coast of Sicily, near modern-day Castelvetrano. It was one of the most important and affluent Greek colonies in Sicily, known for its impressive temples and urban planning.
A GUIDE TO VISITING SELINUNTE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
2024年10月31日 · The ancient city of Selinunte dates back to approximately 628 BC and was one of the most important cities in Sicily, second only to Palermo. With importance came money and the Ancient Greeks used it wisely; to build no less than seven temples dedicated to Gods and Goddesses including Aphrodite and Zeus.
Selinunte, the archaeological park and the acropolis - Archeo Italy
Selinunte is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sites of the ancient world. It stands on a plateau by the sea and takes its name from the selinon, the wild parsley that is very prevalent in the area and an emblem of the city, so much so that it was also reproduced on the coins.
The Greek Temples of Selinunte in Sicily - Italian Notes
2019年2月3日 · The Greek temples of Selinunte in the province of Trapani is the largest archaeological park in Europe and sometimes described as a Greek Pompeii. A thriving ancient city that survived the sudden death of its inhabitants.
Selinunte and the Acropolis, tourist information - Sicily
The site of the ancient Greek city of Selinunte occupies a remote corner of the coast about 30 km east of Mazara del Vallo in silent isolation. Selinus, the westernmost of the Greek colonies, founded by the Greeks of Megara Hyblaea around 650 BC, reached the peak of its development in the 5th century BC.